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Watch: Vancouver’s BOLDFest celebrates older lesbians and dykes

Annual conference provides an opportunity to come together and share

By Angelina Cantada • September 12, 2010 8:00 pm EDT

Xtra videographer Angelina Cantada checked out BOLDFest, an annual celebration of older lesbians and dykes. She spoke to organizers and participants about what the festival means to them. Watch:



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